2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 791 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | BT-50 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
